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U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 163rd Civil Engineer Squadron, California Air National Guard, renovate lodging facilities during a deployment for training at Seward Military Resort in Seward, Alaska, Aug. 12, 2026. The real-world construction effort allowed 39 engineers spanning seven career fields to enhance structural tradecraft for deployed expeditionary environments. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Joseph Pagan)

AF Week in Photos
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AF Week in Photos

A U.S. Air Force C-130J Super Hercules assigned to the 37th Airlift Squadron maneuvers across a sand landing zone during exercise Northern Viking 26 in Rømø, Denmark, Aug. 25, 2026. Repeated operations on unimproved surfaces build the aircrew proficiency needed to establish and sustain air mobility from dispersed locations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Edgar Grimaldo)

AF Photo of the Week

This week's AF Photo of the Week comes from Senior Airman Edgar Grimaldo.

U.S. Air Force Maj. Michael Ann Glotfelter, 39th Medical Group clinical psychologist, reviews a cranial scan at Incirlik Air Base, Türkiye, Aug. 24, 2026. The imaging enables military medical clinicians to evaluate neurological structures and assess operational cognitive health. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Evelyn D’Errico)

A U.S. Air Force E-3 Sentry approaches the boom of a KC-135 Stratotanker for midair refueling within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Aug. 26, 2026. In-flight refueling sustains continuous airborne early warning, battle management, and command-and-control coverage throughout the theater. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Tiffany A. Emery)

A B-52H Stratofortress awaits mission taskings on the flightline during exercise Bayou Vigilance 26-3 at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Aug. 26, 2026. The recurring exercise tested the rapid generation and strategic deterrence capabilities of Air Force Global Strike Command long-range bomber forces. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Maxwell Cunningham)

A U.S. Air Force C-130J Super Hercules assigned to the 37th Airlift Squadron maneuvers across a sand landing zone during exercise Northern Viking 26 in Rømø, Denmark, Aug. 25, 2026. Repeated operations on unimproved surfaces build the aircrew proficiency needed to establish and sustain air mobility from dispersed locations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Edgar Grimaldo)

A U.S Air Force boom operator walks through the fuselage of a KC-135 Stratotanker at a base in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility Aug. 25, 2026. Boom operators conduct aerial refueling operations that extend the range and endurance of aircraft supporting missions across the region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Adriana Jordan-Alcañiz)

A B-2 Spirit, two F-35A Lightning IIs, two F-22 Raptors and four U.S. Marine Corps F-35B Lightning IIs fly over the IndyCar Freedom 250 Grand Prix in Washington, D.C., Aug. 22, 2026. The historic aerial demonstration over the National Mall celebrated the 250th anniversary of the United States while highlighting joint air dominance. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Joseph Garcia)

An Airman tests aviation fuel sampled from a C-5M Super Galaxy at José Aponte de la Torre Airport in Ceiba, Puerto Rico, Aug. 22, 2026. Deployed forces supporting Joint Task Force Western Hemisphere maintain agile logistics to counter illicit trafficking and bolster maritime security across the U.S. Southern Command area of responsibility. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Gunnery Sgt. Kevin Rivas)

A U.S. Air Force F-35A Lightning II receives fuel from a U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility Aug. 22, 2026. Aerial refueling operations extend fifth-generation fighter range and deliver persistent global strike readiness across the region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Adriana Jordan-Alcaniz)

Capt. Thomas Hilvers, 6th Combat Training Squadron Air Support Operations Center Initial Qualifications Course and Tactical Data Link Course lead, pushes a 135-pound weighted sled at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., Aug. 18, 2026. The tactical physical conditioning session prepared combat Airmen for the high-intensity physiological demands of forward-deployed combat environments. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Annika Schermerhorn)

U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 163rd Civil Engineer Squadron, California Air National Guard, renovate lodging facilities during a deployment for training at Seward Military Resort in Seward, Alaska, Aug. 12, 2026. The real-world construction effort allowed 39 engineers spanning seven career fields to enhance structural tradecraft for deployed expeditionary environments. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Joseph Pagan)

Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Ken Wilsbach hosts Maj. Gen. Nikolay Rusev Bulgarian air force commander, at Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling, Washington, D.C., Aug. 18, 2026. The visit was part of a weeklong counterpart visit to Air Force installations across the country to advance mutual interests and strengthen international partnerships. (U.S. Air Force photo by Chad Trujillo)

Airmen participate in water and survival parachute training at the 336th Training Group’s survival, evasion, resistance and escape schoolhouse at Fairchild Air Force Base, Wash., Aug. 24, 2026. The comprehensive curriculum equips aviators with vital recovery and survival skills necessary to endure emergency water landings. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Stephanie Orta Carranza)

A U.S. Air Force C-130J Super Hercules aircraft assigned to the 37th Airlift Squadron approaches an austere grass landing zone in Iceland, Aug. 23, 2026. Personnel from the 435th Contingency Response Group surveyed and marked the strip during exercise Northern Viking 26 to practice rapid combat power projection across the North Atlantic. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Edgar Grimaldo)

Air Force One, flanked by F-35A Lightning II aircraft, performs a flyover near the U.S. Capitol in Washington, Aug. 23, 2026. The flyover was part of the Freedom 250 Grand Prix held along a portion of the National Mall. (U.S. Airforce photo by Andy Morataya)

U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 147th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron perform postflight checks on an MQ-9 Reaper remotely piloted aircraft at Keflavik Air Base, Iceland, Aug. 21, 2026. The aircraft, assigned to the Texas Air National Guard's 147th Attack Wing, deployed to Iceland to support allied interoperability during exercise Northern Viking 26. (U.S. Air Force photo by Air Force Senior Airman Edgar Grimaldo)

The 97th Air Mobility Wing command team participates in the 28th Annual Cattle Drive at Altus Air Force Base, Okla., Aug. 20, 2026. Hosted at the installation since 1999, the tradition honors the region’s ranching heritage and strengthens community relations in southwest Oklahoma. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kari Degraffenreed)

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Sullivan Cox, a 48th Component Maintenance Squadron aerospace propulsion journeyman, demonstrates jet engine testing for military families during a spouse immersion tour at RAF Lakenheath, United Kingdom, Aug. 19, 2026. The tour provided families with a behind-the-scenes look at the squadron’s role in sustaining the 48th Fighter Wing’s mission readiness. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Evan Manalastas)

A U.S. Air Force aircraft metals technology specialist uses a plasma cutter to shape raw materials at an undisclosed location within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Aug. 14, 2026. Metals technology specialists use precision welding and machining to manufacture critical components, keeping regional combat aircraft mission ready. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Justin W. Moore)

Faro, a 509th Security Forces Squadron military working dog, leaps through training drills with his handler at Whiteman Air Force Base, Mo., Aug. 14, 2026. Military working dogs support global strike missions and base security by detecting explosives and neutralizing physical threats. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Joshua Hastings)

Capt. Nick Le Tourneau, F-22 Raptor Demonstration Team commander and pilot, performs an aerial demonstration during the Chicago Air and Water Show in Chicago, Ill., Aug. 14, 2026. Condensation forms around the aircraft due to rapid changes in air pressure and humidity during high-speed maneuvers. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Mary Bowers)

Air National Guard civil engineers establish a defensive perimeter during dismounted operations training as part of exercise Patriot Forge II at Fort Devens, Mass., Aug. 11, 2026. The training supported Agile Combat Employment concepts to enhance unit resilience, survivability, and combat power. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Senior Airman Gadiel Concepcion Adorno)

A quadrupedal unmanned ground vehicle patrols near a simulated downed unmanned aircraft during exercise Northern Strike 26-2 at Alpena Combat Readiness Training Center, Mich., Aug. 10, 2026. Northern Strike is a joint, multinational exercise conducted at Michigan’s National All-Domain Warfighting Center to maximize combat readiness. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by 1st Lt. Elise Wahlstrom)

C-17 Globemaster IIIs taxi across the flightline at Joint Base Charleston, S.C., Aug. 4, 2026. The C-17 provides rapid global mobility in support of national objectives worldwide. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Braxton Grant Stokes)

Senior Airman Vicen’te Thompkins, a 337th Air Control Squadron weapons simulation technician, coaches a youth football team in Panama City, July 31, 2026. Thompkins balances active-duty military service with his roles as a husband, father of four, and mentor with Big Brothers Big Sisters and New Horizons. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Amanda Alvarez)

F-35A Lightning IIs, F-16 Fighting Falcons, F-22 Raptors and a KC-135 Stratotanker conduct sorties over the Joint Pacific Alaska Range Complex near Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, Aug. 13, 2026. The flight provided Gen. Gregory Guillot, commander of North American Aerospace Defense Command and U.S. Northern Command, and Danish Gen. Michael Hyldgaard, chief of defense, a firsthand look at Alaska’s unique training environment while highlighting U.S. and allied readiness and cooperation in the Arctic. (Courtesy photo)

Senior Airman Mason Johnson, a munitions systems specialist assigned to the 125th Fighter Wing, conducts munitions familiarization training at Jacksonville Air National Guard Base, Fla., Aug. 11, 2026. The training provided Airmen from across the wing hands-on experience with mission-essential procedures outside their primary Air Force specialties, strengthening adaptability and readiness for agile combat employment. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. N.W. Huertas)

A U.S Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon receives fuel from a KC-135 Stratotanker in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility Aug. 7, 2026. Aerial refueling extends the range and endurance of combat aircraft supporting operations throughout the region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. James K. Thomas)

A C-17 Globemaster III flies over Altus Air Force Base, Okla., Aug. 13, 2026. The C-17 provides rapid strategic airlift of troops and cargo while supporting tactical airlift, aeromedical evacuation and airdrop missions worldwide. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jonah Bliss)

An F-22 Raptor assigned to the F-22 Raptor Demonstration Team flies past pyrotechnic smoke during the Arctic Thunder Open House at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, Aug. 8, 2026. The F-22 is the Air Force’s premier fifth-generation fighter, combining stealth, supercruise and advanced sensor capabilities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Theodore Gowdy)

Basic cadets from the U.S. Air Force Academy Class of 2030 stand in formation during the Acceptance Day Parade at Stillman Field in Colorado Springs, Colo., Aug. 5, 2026. The parade marks the conclusion of Basic Cadet Training and formally welcomes the Class of 2030 into the Cadet Wing as fourth-class cadets after six weeks of mental, physical and military training. (U.S. Air Force photo by Ray Bahner)

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